Numbers 25:1

And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Numbers 25:1

BSB

While Israel was staying in Shittim, the men began to indulge in sexual immorality with the daughters of Moab,

AKJV

And Israel stayed in Shittim, and the people began to commit prostitution with the daughters of Moab.

CPDV

Now Israel, at that time, dwelt in Shittim, and the people were fornicating with the daughters of Moab,

ERV

And Israel abode in Shittim, and the people began to commit whoredom with the daughters of Moab:

NHEB

Now Israel stayed in Shittim; and the people defiled themselves by having sexual relations with the women of Moab,

SMT

And Israel will dwell in Shittim, and the people will begin to commit fornication with the daughters of Moab.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Numbers 25:1

AndIsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine abodeH3427VerbinShittimH7851Proper Name LocationandthepeopleH5971Noun Masculine beganH2490VerbtocommitwhoredomH2181VerbwiththedaughtersH1323ofMoabH4124

Commentary for Numbers 25:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Numbers 25:1

Summary

Israel commits sexual immorality with Moab

Place

Shittim

Event

Israel commits sexual sin

Estimated Time Period

c. 1400 BC